LAS VEGAS — Since 2018, Ai4 has been on a mission to bring together business leaders, technologists, researchers, investors and startups in the artificial intelligence (AI) space to explore its real-world impact.
Just like AI itself, the event has evolved rapidly — growing from a niche gathering in New York City to one of the largest AI events in the nation.
Ai4 2026 promises to have the event’s biggest audience yet with over 12,000 attendees, 1,000 speakers, and 400 exhibitors and sponsors congregating at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Aug. 4-6.
The center of the experience will be an expanded exhibit hall that better showcases the latest AI innovations and facilitates interactions between attendees and exhibitors.
This growth milestone is in part because of CloserStill Media’s acquisition of the show in 2025. This marriage between Ai4’s strong reputation and community and CloserStill Media’s global resources and reach has positioned the show for tremendous growth.
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“The partnership has enabled Ai4 to accelerate its growth trajectory while maintaining the vision and leadership that helped establish it as America’s leading AI event,” said Ai4’s Co-Founder Michael Weiss. “As a result, Ai4 is continuing to expand its conference programming, exhibit hall experience, international participation and opportunities for attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.”
The Full Industry Ecosystem Under One Roof
From software platforms to hardware manufacturers to emerging startups to research organizations, Ai4 reflects the AI ecosystem’s breadth — making the show perfect for nurturing meaningful connections with industry leaders, peers and partners. These networking opportunities will be amplified through curated events, such as executive meetups, the AI Policy Summit and the Women in AI Reception.
“Networking is a core part of the Ai4 experience,” Weiss added. “These events provide valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, build relationships and create partnerships that extend well beyond the conference.”
The sessions will also provide insights that participants can use well beyond the conference. Education tracks keep attendees abreast of AI developments by addressing topics that are relevant to specific industries, such as the education, automotive, legal and financial services sectors. Also, attendees with different job functions — like C-suite, human resources, marketing and cybersecurity professionals — can participate in programming to get the most out of AI in their distinct roles.
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As a result of this robust agenda, attendees across the professional landscape benefit from the education, since AI has become ingrained in every sector.
“As AI adoption continues to accelerate across every industry, we believe events like Ai4 play a critical role in helping organizations navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead,” Weiss said. “Our goal is to provide a platform where business leaders, technologists, researchers, startups and investors can come together to learn from one another, build partnerships and help shape the next chapter of the AI revolution.”
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